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Senior Test Automation Engineer - 3+ Months - Remote - ASAP
Posted 4 days ago by Red Global
We are looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to design and implement scalable test automation solutions for comp...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Germany, Western Europe
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QA Automation Engineer – Cloud & Data Testing - Charlotte, NC, Tampa, FL, Raleig...
Posted 7 days ago by TechniPros, LLC
Job SummaryWe are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with expertise in cloud applications, ETL validation, API automat...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Charlotte, North Carolina
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Senior Non-Functional Test Engineer (SC)
Posted 1 week ago by Sanderson Recruitment
Key ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and recommend testing tools, frameworks, and practices across the DEFRA testing community.P...
- Rate £458 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Senior Test Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Sanderson Recruitment
Key ResponsibilitiesLead testing activities across the service, agreeing priorities and delivery plans with Product Owne...
- Rate £537 per day
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- Work type Remote
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
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Senior Test Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Sanderson Recruitment
Key ResponsibilitiesLead testing activities across the service, agreeing priorities and delivery plans with Product Owne...
- Rate £660 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Quality Engineering Architect / Validation Test Lead
Posted 1 week ago by Randstad Digital
job summaryJoin our team as a Quality Engineering Architect supporting major financial technology initiatives. In this r...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Columbus, Ohio
QA Test Engineer - Charlotte, NC, Tampa, FL, Raleigh, NC, Durham, NC, Orlando, F...
Posted 1 week ago by TechniPros, LLC
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Performance & API Test Engineer to validate the scalability, reliability, and performanc...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Charlotte, North Carolina
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Senior Performance Test Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Precision System Design Inc.
Our Fortune 100 client is hiring for a Senior Performance Test Engineer who is highly proficient with performance test p...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Cleveland, Ohio
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About Our Remote Working Test Engineer Contract Roles
What does a test engineer contractor do?
Test Engineer contractors are engaged to design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and test infrastructure that enable software and systems to be tested efficiently at scale within CI/CD pipelines and production monitoring environments. The Test Engineer role sits closer to the software engineering end of the quality assurance spectrum than the Test Analyst, with the primary value being the engineering quality of the automated test code and infrastructure rather than the analytical depth of test case design. Engagements involve building test automation frameworks from scratch, extending existing automation suites, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, implementing performance and load testing infrastructure, and developing the test tooling that enables development teams to test their own work more effectively.
Test Engineer contractors are expected to have genuine software engineering skills alongside testing expertise, as the quality, maintainability, and reliability of automated test code is the primary measure of their contribution. Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used for test automation, most commonly Python, Java, or JavaScript, is expected alongside experience with the relevant testing frameworks: Selenium or Playwright for web UI, pytest or JUnit for unit and API testing, and k6, JMeter, or Gatling for performance testing. Experience building Page Object Model or similar patterns for maintainable UI test automation, implementing parallel test execution, and managing test data and environment dependencies cleanly is expected at senior level. Knowledge of CI/CD integration, containerised test execution using Docker, and test reporting tools that provide actionable feedback to development teams is broadly assumed. ISTQB Specialist certifications in test automation or agile testing are well regarded alongside practical engineering experience.
What is the market like for test engineer contractors?
The market for Test Engineer contractors is a growing and well-paying segment of the quality assurance contractor market, driven by the increasing recognition that test automation is a software engineering discipline that requires genuine programming capability rather than tool configuration skills. The shift towards DevOps and continuous delivery has elevated the importance of reliable automated tests that can run quickly in CI/CD pipelines, creating strong demand for Test Engineers who can build and maintain that infrastructure. Technology companies, financial services, and large retail and e-commerce organisations building complex digital products are among the most active buyers. Rates are competitive with mid-level software development contracting, reflecting the genuine engineering skills required.
What does 'remote working' mean for test engineer contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do test engineer contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for test engineer roles typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working test engineer vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 test engineer contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to September 2026.